Attack the key: Crows

Brenton Sanderson is urging his players to be bold with their style of play against Fremantle. Photo: Getty Images

Whatever you do, don't go back.

That's the message Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson has been hammering into his players this week in preparation for Sunday's AFL clash with Fremantle at Patersons Stadium.

The Dockers have built a reputation as the most frenzied pressure side in the competition.

Teams who handball backwards in a bid to escape the heat generally pay the price with a turnover.

Sanderson is urging his players to be bold with their style of play, believing it's the only way teams can unlock the Dockers' miserly defence. "We have to be bold. We have to take the game on and not be reluctant to take the ball forward," Sanderson said.

"Any side that tries to switch the ball or handball backwards against Fremantle [get caught out]. You have to understand they're a great pressure side.

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"They bring the heat as good as anyone. Ten goals could beat Fremantle. It probably will be a low-scoring, dour match."

Both sides have named unchanged line-ups despite having several injury concerns during the week. Dockers duo Nat Fyfe (ankle) and Luke McPharlin (soreness) are likely to face late fitness tests.